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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the new chairwoman of the African Union Commission, joins eThekwini mayor James Nxumalo during a walkabout in Durban yesterday. Enthusiastic crowds in the city centre applauded Dlamini-Zuma, who was honoured at a gala dinner hosted by the municipality last night.<\/p>\n
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Home Affairs Minister and African Union Commission chairwoman-elect Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was yesterday praised as a \u201csuper-diplomat\u201d who has contributed \u201cselflessly\u201d to the people of SA. <\/p>\n
Dlamini-Zuma, who will soon be the first woman to head the commission, was hosted at Durban\u2019s city hall last night when the metro held a farewell dinner in her honour. <\/p>\n
Mayor James Nxumalo said the city was proud Dlamini-Zuma\u2019s political activism had begun in Durban. <\/p>\n
He noted that Dlamini-Zuma had served under three presidents including Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. <\/p>\n
Dlamini-Zuma had been |exemplary and had excelled |in her postings as health, |foreign affairs and home affairs minister. She had set the bar high to inspire the youth, especially women, to work hard in order to achieve in life, Nxumalo said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe salute your selfless contribution to the people of SA. You\u2019re a South African super-diplomat,\u201d he said <\/p>\n
KwaZulu-Natal MPL Doris Sikhosana, who was in exile with Dlamini-Zuma, spoke about her sacrifice and contribution to the struggle. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe always gave her best in all she did and set an example for all of us. She feels and she is very compassionate,\u201d said Sikhosana. <\/p>\n
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo said Zuma-Dlamini had an extensive grasp of the workings of the AU and enjoyed a warm |relationship with her colleagues in the organisation. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe comrade Dlamini-Zuma can contribute to the |work that has been done by other AU leaders to improve the lot of Africans,\u201d said Dhlomo. \u201cShe was a pioneer of anti-tobacco laws in this country and pioneered progressive health policies,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, the eThekwini municipality rolled out the red carpet for Dlamini-Zuma and hosted a parade in her honour. <\/p>\n
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